EASY
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An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach.

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Important Questions on Chemistry in Everyday Life

MEDIUM
How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each. 
MEDIUM

Match the following drugs with their therapeutic actions: 

(i) Ranitidine (a) Antidepressant
(ii) Nardil (Phenelzine) (b) Antibiotic
(iii) Chloramphenicol (c) Antihistamine
(iv) Dimetane (Brompheniramine) (d) Antacid
    (e) Analgesic

 

EASY
While antacids and antiallergic drugs interfere with the function of histamines, why do these not interfere with the function of each other?